Laundry Attendant

This job classification is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with UniteHERE Local 49. As such, becoming and remaining a member in good standing with the Union is a condition of employment. Benefits available include: medical/dental/vision plans, employee meals, validated parking, and hotel discounts

YOUR ROLE
Ensure all linen items meet high standards of cleanliness and are properly presented. Uphold and ensure compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITY:
1. Properly utilize the necessary tools and chemicals to clean articles to property standards a. Pre-soak, sterilize, scrub, spot-clean, and dry contaminated or stained articles, suing neutralizer solutions and portable machines b. Examine and sort into basket of articles for laundry or dry cleaning, according to color, fabric, dirt content, and cleaning technique required c. Apply bleaching powders to spots and spray them with steam to remove stains form fabrics that do not respond to other cleaning solvents d. Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches, and other solutions and chemicals to clean, color, dry, or stiffen articles e. Operate machines that comb, dry and polish furs, clean, sterilize and fluff feathers and blankets, or roll and package towels.
2. Use laundering equipment to safely and thoroughly clean and press linen, keeping the work area clean and safe 3. Start washers, dry cleaners, driers, or extractors, and turn valves or levers to regulate machine processes and the volume of soap, detergent, water, bleach, starch, and other additives
4. Receive and mark articles for laundry or dry cleaning with identifying code numbers or names, using hand or machine markers
5. Start pumps to operate distilling systems that drain and reclaim dry cleaning solvents

Requirements

1. Previous hotel housekeeping or other applicable cleaning experience preferred
2. Must be flexible to working days, early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays
3. Able to communicate in English, both written and verbal
4. High school diploma or equivalent preferred

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

About Us

Atrium Hospitality is a leading hotel and asset management company headquartered at Deerfield Point in Alpharetta, GA, overseeing a portfolio of hotels licensed primarily through the Marriott, Hilton and Intercontinental brand families. We strive to bring to life a culture that promotes the four simple values that drive our business: Perseverance, Respect, Service, and Teamwork.

Atrium Hospitality is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe the contribution of our employees to organizational success is enhanced, and not limited by, their age. We celebrate the differences and believe that together we are a stronger, more united organization. Atrium Hospitality wants our employees, regardless of age, to feel valued. We are proud to be part of the AARP Employee Pledge Program — a nationwide group of employers committed to developing diverse, high-performing organizations by leveraging workers of all ages.

Work Permit:
Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the location of this job will not be considered.

Management Position: No

Description

This job classification is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with UniteHERE Local 49. As such, becoming and remaining a member in good standing with the Union is a condition of employment. Benefits available include: medical/dental/vision plans, employee meals, validated parking, and hotel discounts

YOUR ROLE
Ensure all linen items meet high standards of cleanliness and are properly presented. Uphold and ensure compliance with all company and departmental policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITY:
1. Properly utilize the necessary tools and chemicals to clean articles to property standards a. Pre-soak, sterilize, scrub, spot-clean, and dry contaminated or stained articles, suing neutralizer solutions and portable machines b. Examine and sort into basket of articles for laundry or dry cleaning, according to color, fabric, dirt content, and cleaning technique required c. Apply bleaching powders to spots and spray them with steam to remove stains form fabrics that do not respond to other cleaning solvents d. Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches, and other solutions and chemicals to clean, color, dry, or stiffen articles e. Operate machines that comb, dry and polish furs, clean, sterilize and fluff feathers and blankets, or roll and package towels.
2. Use laundering equipment to safely and thoroughly clean and press linen, keeping the work area clean and safe 3. Start washers, dry cleaners, driers, or extractors, and turn valves or levers to regulate machine processes and the volume of soap, detergent, water, bleach, starch, and other additives
4. Receive and mark articles for laundry or dry cleaning with identifying code numbers or names, using hand or machine markers
5. Start pumps to operate distilling systems that drain and reclaim dry cleaning solvents

Requirements

1. Previous hotel housekeeping or other applicable cleaning experience preferred
2. Must be flexible to working days, early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays
3. Able to communicate in English, both written and verbal
4. High school diploma or equivalent preferred

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

About Us

Atrium Hospitality is a leading hotel and asset management company headquartered at Deerfield Point in Alpharetta, GA, overseeing a portfolio of hotels licensed primarily through the Marriott, Hilton and Intercontinental brand families. We strive to bring to life a culture that promotes the four simple values that drive our business: Perseverance, Respect, Service, and Teamwork.

Atrium Hospitality is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe the contribution of our employees to organizational success is enhanced, and not limited by, their age. We celebrate the differences and believe that together we are a stronger, more united organization. Atrium Hospitality wants our employees, regardless of age, to feel valued. We are proud to be part of the AARP Employee Pledge Program — a nationwide group of employers committed to developing diverse, high-performing organizations by leveraging workers of all ages.